Class 1 Shunter Driver

Manpower UK Limited; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Class 1 Shunter Driver in Knottingley. This full-time role involves moving trailers, ensuring safety protocols, and assisting with loading. The ideal candidate requires a full UK driving licence and the ability to work across different shifts. Competitive pay at £15.95 per hour plus additional benefits, including overtime and holiday allowances.

Benefits

£15.95 per hour

Overtime at £19.12 per hour

£116.57 weekly shift allowance

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Access to high street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (with C&E entitlement), held for a minimum of 12 months.
• No more than 6 points on licence; no DD or DR endorsements.
• Flexibility with working both days and afternoons is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers around the site ensuring they are in the right place.
• Assist in load strapping and securing where necessary.
• Ensure operation runs smoothly and comply with site rules.

Skills

Experience in driving/shunting role

Team player

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Position Overview

Class 1 Shunter Driver

Location: Ferrybridge

Shifts: Monday - Friday on a rotation basis, 06:30-14:30 Monday to Thursday and 05:45-13:45 on a Friday. Afternoon shift is 14:30-22.30 Monday - Thursday, Friday 13:45-20.30.

Pay Rate: £15.95

Do you have a Class 1 licence? Are you an experienced Shunter? Are you looking for a full-time job? We are currently recruiting for a full time, temp to perm HGV Class 1 Shunter at our site in Ferrybridge.

Our client is a third‑party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

What you'll do on a typical day

• Duties will be to move trailers around the site ensuring they are in the right place at the right time, assist in load strapping and securing where necessary.
• Play a key role in our site team ensuing our operation runs as smoothly as possible; team player is a must.
• Ensure you are operating in line with health and safety standards and following site rules

What you need to succeed

• Experience in a similar driving/shunting role is highly desired
• A Full UK driving licence (with C&E entitlement), held for a minimum of 12 months
• No more than 6 points on your licence, with no DD or DR endorsements.
• Flexibility with working both days and afternoons to cover would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• £15.95 per hour
• Overtime paid at £19.12 per hour (for hours worked over 38 per week)
• £116.57 weekly shift allowance (afternoon shift only)
• 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Access to high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, workplace pension, and other perks

Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!